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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
2
Madison page notes Elsie Whitaker returns from illness in St Louis and visits with relatives. numerous residents travel to Indianapolis Bedford Ky and Vevay. Legal actions include a mortgage foreclosure suit. estate settlements and confirmations appear. Local society details cover weddings moves and a theater machine installation for the Lower Seminary.
Arzetta Lindsay buys property on East Street from Permelia O Stanley with private consideration. Permelia and husband transfer East Third Street property to Arzetta Lindsay with private consideration. Mrs Lindsay moves into her new purchase today. Reverend F P Smith invited to World Christian Citizenship Conference in Portland Oregon June 2 to July 6 with over 100 orators and 20 000 attendees. Funeral of Reverend Samuel H Armand who died in the Philippines March 28 held at Olive Branch Church attended by many. Reverend Ake assisted. Walter Schneider returns to Louisville aboard Island Queen. Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Schneider at King's Daughters Hospital. grandparents Harry Child and wife celebrated. Lawrence Merl, son of Professor Merl, elected Secretary of Pearsall Texas City School Board. native of Madison, previously taught at St Marys School in this city.
Dr Stanley L Krebs famed psychologist and paranormal investigator lectures at Chautauqua on seances, ghosts, and mind reading. He recounts travels to haunted sites, interviews with mediums, and explains how science separates truth from fraud in spiritual phenomena.
John M. Peters of Virginia and Miss Bessie Freman eloped and were convicted in U.S. District Court of white slavery. Peters receives a three year sentence at Joliet prison. A fire insurance office office walls remodeled by A Scheser and sons at Second and Jefferson streets. Chas Hoffman and wife assisted during Watlington's absence to plan surprise work. The article notes the mean global temperature as 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
An explosion at Fort Moultrie near Charleston on May 23 killed four soldiers. Capt. Hanna died today as the fourth victim. Privates Paxton Christian and Dalton were instantly killed and several others injured.
Washington May 23 President Wilson accepted the resignations of General John C Black of Illinois from the Civil Service Commission chair and William Washburn of New York from the United States Civil Service Commission.
Relatives in Madison learned of the death of 12 year old Morris Hagan son of Mr and Mrs Michael J Hagan formerly of this city after being run down by a demonstrator's car near his Wabash Indiana home. The boy born in Madison lived with his parents who now mourn. The remains will be brought to North Madison for burial probably tomorrow.
Guidance on controlling flies in stables, including storing manure in pits, regular cleaning, and sealing cracks. Recommend plaster or gypsum powder in pits, kerosene or Paris green applications with caution, iron sulfate solution for a horse stable, and daily small lime or oil treatments. Cites cost estimates and disposal of old outhouses.
North Vernon voters hear that the contest for the four year postmaster position centers on H D Ealer and M Culp with Dixon off the scene. Newspaper men seek the job and a $220 yearly salary sparks strong campaigning as others urge merit over influence.
Vincent Astor, the wealthiest unmarried young man, drew Senate committee members to West Point and drew intrigue with his cigar pose. After discomfort in his throat he left for Rhinecliff, while planning a 120 mph racing car and a 45 mph motor boat with Herman L. Delrichs. Relatives fear the speed craze in the Astor family.
Dr King's New Life Pills advertised as a prompt relief for constipation and a path to healthy bowels. The ad claims benefit for indigestion and liver complaints with a price of 26 cents and a note of availability at Harper's drug store.
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